5.25.18 |
Biology of Sex Differences Journal Welcomes New Editor-in-Chief
Jane F. Reckelhoff, PhD, of the University of Mississippi Medical Center took the helm as editor-in-chief of Biology of Sex Differences, a publication of SWHR and the official journal of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences.
5.13.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
Why We Need Diversity in Research — And How You Can Help
During National Women’s Health Week, you can help create a healthier future for generations to come. How? By sharing a bit of your time and information with the research community.
5.8.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Founder Remembers Rep. Louise Slaughter
In this retrospective published May 4 in Science, Dr. Florence Haseltine remembers the trailblazing congresswoman Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) who fought for women's rights.
5.2.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
SWHR Celebrates Achievements in Women’s Health at Awards Dinner
The Society for Women’s Health Research celebrated advancements in women’s health and honored three remarkable women for their contributions to the field on Tuesday night at SWHR’s 28th Annual Awards Dinner.
4.19.18 | Research and Clinical Trials
Jenelle Krishnamoorthy Elected to SWHR Board of Directors
SWHR announced the election to its Board of Directors of Jenelle S. Krishnamoorthy, PhD, associate vice president for global policy, communications and population health at Merck.
4.13.18 | Endometriosis
Experts Identify Challenges in Endometriosis Research and Patient Care
SWHR brought together a group of patients, clinicians, researchers and other relevant stakeholders for a daylong roundtable meeting to identify unmet needs and knowledge gaps in endometriosis.
2.12.18 | Endometriosis
SWHR Hires Emily Ortman as Communications Director
SWHR announced today the hiring of Emily Ortman as its new director of communications. Ortman will lead the development of strategic communications efforts to maximize the reach and impact of the Society’s scientific programs and policy activities. She will also oversee implementation of media relations, social media, and website content.
11.29.17 | Sleep
New Guide Aims to Unmask Challenges Women Face in Getting Healthy Sleep
Though sleep is essential to health, the unique barriers faced by women in maintaining good sleep health are often misunderstood or overlooked, according to “Women & Sleep: A Guide for Better Health,” a new resource developed by SWHR.
11.9.17 | Maternal Health
SWHR Receives NICHD Director’s Award for PregSource Partnership
SWHR was awarded the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Director’s Award for its participation as a partner agency in PregSourceTM, a crowdsourcing research project that aims to improve knowledge of pregnancy by collecting information directly from pregnant women.
10.27.17 | Alzheimers Disease
Imaging The Effects Of Menopausal Hormone Therapy On The Brain
Imaging provides a window into brain changes due to dementia decades before someone begins to show clinical symptoms of the disease. Volume of the brain gradually declines with advancing age, but this decline takes a faster course in people who experience more cognitive decline than is expected for their age and go on to develop dementia.
